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Healthcare Estates 2026
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Building and property company Wates Group and NHS England have published a joint white paper on neighbourhood health centre delivery.
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MMC brings new Surgical Elective Centre to Oxford
The new Surgical Elective Centre (SEC) at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford – designed and built by MTX – is a persuasive example not only of how such buildings ought to be constructed, but also how NHS waiting lists could be significantly reduced by the adoption of innovative approaches to surgical workflows and patient care. Health Estate...
Wayfinding: hidden costs and challenges
Dr Colette Jeffrey explains why hospital wayfinding is so difficult, why wayfinding strategies are essential, and ways to make your sites easier to navigate.
Designing for operation, not just construction
Dr Abbie Romano, head of industrialisation for the NHP at NHS England, explains how, by strengthening the relationship between product development and operational performance, industrialisation is becoming a strategy for improving hospital operation.
Healthcare Estates 2026 Awards shortlist
The nominees have been announced for the twelve categories for the Healthcare Estates IHEEM Awards 2026. This year, a panel of judges reviewed and scored hundreds of entries to arrive at an impressive shortlist.
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With more than 135 years of heritage, Dräger is a global leader in medical and safety technology, transforming acute care environments into spaces that protect, support and save lives. For five generations, we have worked alongside healthcare professionals to advance acute care, helping to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient experiences and...